Who do I call first for disability services in Chaffee County, Colorado?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Colorado vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Chaffee County.

Is help available in Spanish in Chaffee County?

Yes. This Chaffee County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Colorado agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Chaffee County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Chaffee County, Colorado

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Chaffee County, Colorado. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Chaffee County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Chaffee County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Chaffee County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Center for Independence - Satellite Central Mountain - Salida ((970) 241-0315, Salida)
The Arc of Colorado. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Chaffee County Colorado
Solvista Health (719-539-6502, Salida)
West Central Mental Health Center Inc — DBA Solvista Health (719-539-6502, Salida)
Valley-Wide Buena Vista (719-589-3658, Buena Vista)
Birth. Breath. Connect. Llc (651-983-3999, BUENA VISTA). Hearing & speech services
Colorado Autism Consultants, Llc (720-548-8055, BUENA VISTA). Behavioral health agency
Developmental Opportunities (719-275-1616, SALIDA). Day program / habilitation
Griffith Centers, Inc. (303-237-6865, BUENA VISTA). Behavioral health agency
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice (469-621-6428, SALIDA)
Adapthealth West, Llc (719-539-3406, SALIDA). Medical equipment & supplies
Aerocare Holdings, Inc (719-539-3406, SALIDA). Medical equipment & supplies
Central Colorado Prosthetics And Orthotics, Llc (303-396-9557, BUENA VISTA). Prosthetics & orthotics
Dillon Companies Llc (719-395-3149, BUENA VISTA). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Chaffee County

These serve every county in Colorado, including Chaffee County.

JFK Partners. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Justice (Colorado P&A) (800-288-1376). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council ((720) 941-0176). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Assistive Technology Program of Colorado ((303) 315-1283). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
PEAK Parent Center (719-531-9400). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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